3 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying authoritarian strength

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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3 h. ago Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US and European leaders reacted with veneration, concern and stiffened resolve on Wednesday to China’s epic military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Over 25 foreign leaders – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un – joined Chinese President Xi Jinping at the showcase event marked by intimidating weaponry and choreographed troop manoeuvres. “I thought it was very, very impressive, but I understood the reason they were doing...

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10 h. ago China parades statecraft and hardware as world faces ‘critical’ choices

China crowned a busy week of grand diplomacy with a spectacular military parade on Wednesday, sending a message to the world that it has the determination and strength to champion a multipolar global order as geopolitical challenges rise. Flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and leaders from 26 countries, President Xi Jinping gave a keynote speech on top of the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the war against...

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10 h. ago What weapons China showed off in its military parade as Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un watched

What weapons China showed off in its military parade as Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un watched  CBS News

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17 h. ago Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing after military parade

Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing after military parade  NK News

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18 h. ago Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin set to meet in Beijing after military parade

Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin set to meet in Beijing after military parade  NK News

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19 h. ago Trump accuses Putin, Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping of conspiring against the US as they meet at military parade in China

Trump accuses Putin, Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping of conspiring against the US as they meet at military parade in China  New York Post

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22 h. ago China’s victory day live: Trump criticises parade as Xi Jinping appears alongside Putin and Kim Jong

China’s victory day live: Trump criticises parade as Xi Jinping appears alongside Putin and Kim Jong-un  The Guardian

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23 h. ago Massive China military parade: Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin join Xi Jinping; signal West defiance

Massive China military parade: Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin join Xi Jinping; signal West defiance  The Times of India

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25 h. ago Xi Jinping to show solidarity with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at lavish China parade

Xi Jinping to show solidarity with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at lavish China parade  Financial Times

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36 h. ago Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi Jinping for parade to showcase China's power, and a growing anti

Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi Jinping for parade to showcase China's power, and a growing anti-U.S. union  CBS News

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43 h. ago Developing | Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet for talks in Beijing

Developing | Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet for talks in Beijing  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi Jinping in Beijing for September 3 parade

Putin and Kim Jong Un join Xi Jinping in Beijing for September 3 parade  MSN

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6 d. ago Xi Jinping To Host Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un At China’s Military Parade In Beijing

Xi Jinping To Host Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un At China’s Military Parade In Beijing  News18

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6 d. ago Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to meet in Beijing

Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to meet in Beijing  Radio Free Asia

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1 week ago First security guarantees, then Putin summit, Ukraine’s Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only after his allies agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine that would deter future Russian attacks once the fighting stops. In comments released on Thursday, he also warned both sides were preparing for further fighting, with Russia building up troops on the southern front line and Ukraine test-launching a new long-range cruise missile. US President Donald Trump is seeking to end Russia’s...

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3 w. ago Trump says he will meet Putin in Alaska on August 15 for Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska, after signalling that he would support an agreement on Moscow’s war against Ukraine that would involve “some swapping of territories”. “The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska,” Trump wrote on Truth Social,...

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